SMACD 2023: 3 to 5 July, Funchal - Madeira Island, Portugal

The 2023 edition of the International Conference on Synthesis, Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Methods, and Applications to Circuit Design (SMACD) will be held from 3 to 5 July. It will take place at VidaMar Resort Hotel, a stunning location on Madeira island in Portugal.

SMACD is a forum devoted to modeling, simulation, and synthesis for Analog, Mixed-signal, RF (AMS/RF), and multi-domain (nanoelectronics, biological, MEMS, optoelectronics, etc.) integrated circuits and systems, as well as, emerging technologies and applications. Open-source tools and methods for IC design and experiences with modeling, simulation, and synthesis techniques in diverse application areas are also welcomed. Objective technologies include CMOS, beyond CMOS, and More-than-Moore such as MEMs, power devices, sensors, passives, etc.

SMACD is technically co-sponsored by IEEE, IEEE CEDA and IEEE CASS. The conference proceedings will be published in IEEExplore.

Areas of Interest

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

CAD and EDA Methodologies and Tools for AMS Systems (CAD/EDA)

Synthesis, Sizing and Optimization

• Multi-level Synthesis Methods
• Physical Synthesis Methods
• High-frequency Circuits and Systems Design
• Low-Power and Energy-Aware Design

• Parasitic-Aware Design
• Variability-aware & Reliability-Aware Design
• Sizing and Optimization Methods
• Procedural Design Methods

Modeling

• Performance Modeling
• Behavioral Modeling
• Power and Electro-thermal Modeling
• Reliability and Variability Modeling
• RF/microwave/mm-wave Modeling
• Model Order Reduction

• Modeling for Signal Integrity / Power Integrity
• Electromagnetic Compatibility and Signal Integrity
• Electromagnetic Theory and Modeling
• Transmission Line Theory and Modeling
• Automated Model Generation

Simulation, Verification and Test

• Behavioral Simulation
• Numerical and Symbolic Simulation Methods
• RF Circuit Simulation Methods
• Electromagnetic Simulation Methods
• Multilevel Simulation Techniques

• Analysis of Variability Effects
• Simulation for Signal Integrity/Power Integrity
• Formal and Functional Verification
• Functional Safety
• Test and Design-for-Test Techniques

emerging technologies and applications (ETA)

CAD for/using Emerging Technologies

• CAD for Bio-Electronic Devices, Bio-Sensors
• CAD for Multi-Domain Devices and Circuits
• CAD for Nanophotonics and Optical Devices / Interconnects

• CAD using AI and ML Algorithms
• CAD using Cloud Computing
• AMS CAS Soft and Hard IP Blocks Generating Methodologies

Emerging Devices and Paradigms

• Emerging Device Modeling (Steep-Slope, TFET, NCFET, PTM, Memristor)
• Design Strategies using Emerging Devices
• Emerging Devices in Security
• Devices, Hardware and Methods for Bio-Inspired and Neuromorphic Computing

Hardware Security

• Hardware Security primitives (PUFs, RNGs, ...)
• Attacks and Countermeasures
• Anticounterfeiting
• Methods, Architectures and Tools for Secure Design

AMS ICs and Multi-Domain Design Applications (DES)

Design Applications

• Internet of Everything
• Automotive Systems
• Biomedical and Bio-inspired CAS
• Low-Power Low Voltage CAS

• Sensors and Sensing Systems
• Security Systems
• Aerospace Systems
• Renewable Energy Systems